After installing or flashing official firmware update an advance user always look for root access. If you updated your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C to latest Android 7.0 Nougat then you most likely looking for a way to root it. If you haven’t update your device then follow this: N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware For Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C – How To Guide. Root access on your device offer you several key benefits that we can’t just overlook. However, once we flash official firmware, it restore the kernel hence device is unrooted. To enjoy your root only apps or to enjoy root access you must root your device. Continue reading this article to learn how to root N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat firmware that running on Galaxy Note 5 N920C.

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A rooted device allow you to completely utilize the hardware resource as well as push the limitation that comes with stock firmware. Once rooted, you can access system files, can overclock/underclock CPU and GPU, can use various MOD as well as those apps that ask root access. However, once you root your device, your manufacturer warranty will be void. You can only regain it by following proper unroot process. You can learn more about benefits of rooting here: Benefits of Rooting Android Devices.

Before jumping into rooting of N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat firmware, first we have to go through some pre-requisites.

Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.

Pre Requisites:

Though root don’t erase internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation.

Now, put the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down, Home and Power button together. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.

Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).

Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.

Click the PDA Button, and select that cf-auto-root-noblelte-nobleltejv-smn920c.tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.

In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.

Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Congrats! You just rooted Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C running on N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store. You can now visit this Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets). If you face any root issue then do this: Connect your device to internet then update SueperSU app binary. After that, open SueperSU again and turn off KNOX notification from there.

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